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2008

Fishermen protest harvesting of rockweed in Cobscook Bay

Fishermen, wrinklers and lobstermen joined environmental activists on Saturday, July 19, at the Lubec harbor to protest against the harvesting of rockweed in Cobscook Bay. The unlikely allies maintain that the harvesting has and will damage the bay and the Gulf of Maine, into which it empties.

2008

Quoddy Bay LNG requests another BEP postponement

Quoddy Bay LNG is seeking another postponement of a pre-hearing conference before the Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP).

2008

LNG firm seeks suspension of lease payment

A proposal by Quoddy Bay LNG to suspend its quarterly lease payments to the Passamaquoddy Tribe was discussed at Sipayik Tribal Council meetings on July 15 and 22.

2008

Forest service will investigate cause of Robbinston fire

The investigation continues into who is responsible for a camp fire that started a wind-driven fire on Sunday, July 13, ultimately burning 131 acres in Robbinston.

2008

THE ALLURE OF LIGHTHOUSES attracted many enthusiasts who were delighted to climb the lower steps to the top during West Quoddy Head Light's 200th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 19

THE ALLURE OF LIGHTHOUSES

THE ALLURE OF LIGHTHOUSES attracted many enthusiasts who were delighted to climb the lower steps to the top during West Quoddy Head Light's 200th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 19. (Chessie Johnson photo)

2008

Insulation is key to lowering cost of home heating

While Washington County residents may hope for a significant gesture on the part of state or federal government as they plan for the coming heating season, it is more likely that the help they find will come from a variety of sources that start close to home.

2008

Eastport celebrates flag-waving Fourth

In the early morning of July 4, Independence Day, the streets of Eastport seemed very quiet save for the coming and going of a few vehicles. The silence would soon be broken as the city's 48th annual flag-raising ceremony took place at the breakwater.